Northland’s NewsCenter Suspicious package closes Ashland post office for several hoursDuluth News TribuneThe package was later determined to be harmless and the post office reopened at 12:30 p.m., said Pete Nowacki, U.S. Postal Service spokesman in Minneapolis. “It's a 24-hour lobby and someone had placed a package on the counter …

Minneapolis Star Tribune House rejects massive farm bill, that would have cut food stamps; 62 …Washington PostWASHINGTON — The House has rejected a five year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill that would have cut $2 billion annually from food stamps and let states impose broad new work requirements on those who receive …

Downtown post office in a 'sweet spot'Rochester Democrat and ChronicleThe ribbon is cut on a new post office in downtown Rochester. The new office is located at the corner of West Main Street Plymouth streets. Pictured are Tod Myers (left), director of real estate development Graywood, Ignatius Vaccaro, Rochester … …

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Head of welfare agency tries living on food stampsThe Patriot LedgerWith only a few hours left in her week-long challenge to live on a food stamp budget, Department of Transitional Assistance Commissioner Stacey Monahan had a few eggs left, some turkey chili, homemade bread and hummus that she planned to …

USPS to Close Three Capitol Hill Post OfficesGovExec.comThe post offices — located in the Rayburn and Cannon office buildings, as well as the Capitol building — were first identified for closures for “extremely low usage” in 2011. USPS issued the three Final Determination to Close notices Wednesday …and more » More: …

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Welfare boss Stacey Monahan lives on food stamps for a weekWCVB BostonWith only a few hours left in her week-long challenge to live on a food stamp budget, Department of Transitional Assistance Commissioner Stacey Monahan had a few eggs left, some turkey chili, homemade bread and hummus that she planned …

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EcommerceBytes Two years after the acquisition, eBay rebrands GSI Commerce as eBay EnterpriseThe Next WebeBay today announced it has rebranded GSI Commerce as eBay Enterprise. Out of eBay's three main business units, the new name will play the role of the enterprise commerce solution for retailers and brands. GSI Commerce …